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2010 Subaru Legacy brakes problems

13 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
72,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Indicator light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Subaru Legacy brakes problems in other years

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Related recalls

Parking brakeReported September 13, 2018 · 27,175 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.

Recall number 18V626000 · Recall details

What 2010 Subaru Legacy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Brakes · MA

4 way rear brake line junction box is severely corroded/rusted and leaking brake fluid, which could lead to brake failure/cause accident.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Three identical instances. 1. Was driving down road came to stop light pushed brakes and car stalled out. 2. Was approaching roundabout pushed brakes to wait for traffic and car stalled out. 3. Was on incline at stop pressing brakes, went to push gas and car stalled out. In each instance the car dies completely. You have to take key out, put back in and turn on the vehicle again.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 141,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy. When the contact purchased the used vehicle, she had it inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic did not find any failures at the time; however, the vehicle kept stalling when driving. An independent mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission and hardly had any fluids. In addition, there were a multitude of failures with the vehicle, including the brakes, engine, and transmission. The contact spoke with the federal trade commission to file a complaint with the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased (rad auto shop, 101 n main st, sharpsburg, pa 15215, (412) 782-2886). The contact was referred to her state attorney general's office. The contact stated that her bank would file a claim on her behalf if the dealer did not refund her money. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 136,000 miles · SC

My car was sitting overnight and when I started the car the check engine light, stability skid light, brake light, and cruise light are on. I replaced the gas cap and these lights are still on. Cruise and brake lights are flashing while other lights are just on.

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Brakes · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v626000 (service brakes) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed that a remedy was not expected until the second quarter of 2019. The local dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · NH

The electronic parking break does not work on my automatic when I park on an incline it just beep's and flashes break on dashboard

Filed Aug 5, 2018 · Brakes · 122,600 miles · NY

The brake pipes have been rusted through on my car. The locations is just forward of of the passenger rear tire. Subaru had placed a plastic cover there, but I believe is failed to stop the problem which has plagued their cars since the 90's. I am aware of other recalls for this problem in the subaru line, but current recall stops of 2009 on the legacy. The brakes started losing pressure when I was on my way home from a store a 1/4 mike from home. I was able to get the car home safely.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 145,000 miles · TX

Car drops RPM and stumbles to almost stalling during breaking at city speeds also does the same in low speed reverse situation like parking. Dash lights up but no code stored. This is the third time this issue has presented itself. I spoke to a dealer reference the reverse issue and was told that there was nothing wrong with the car. Subaru claims to be one of the safest vehicles on the road? This is not safe. The chance of being rear ended at highway speed could be deadly!

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 72,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy. While the vehicle was being operated on a steep incline, the traction control independently engaged and caused the brakes to fail. The failure occurred twice. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · OH

Parking brake , electronic parking brake not working has flashing brake light, has this been a recall.

Questions about the 2010 Subaru Legacy brakes

Does the 2010 Subaru Legacy have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Subaru Legacy, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Subaru Legacy brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Subaru Legacy brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 18V626000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Subaru Legacy have bad brakes?

The Subaru Legacy model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (31 complaints), 1995 (29 complaints) and 1997 (27 complaints).

Other 2010 Subaru Legacy problems

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